Want to turn your one-time WooCommerce buyers into repeat customers—automatically?
Imagine your customer bought a product like vitamins or a printer cartridge. Next month, they need the same item again. But instead of a simple reorder option, they have to find it, re-add it to the cart, go through checkout all over again—and that friction might drive them to a competitor.
That’s where repeat order functionality comes in.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to let your customers reorder previous purchases with just one click using the Swiss Knife for WooCommerce plugin. This simple enhancement improves user experience, increases repeat sales, and builds customer loyalty.
Before moving on, please make sure that you have activated the WooCommerce plugin and set it up on your store.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to let customers reorder products in 1 click using Swiss Knife for WooCommerce.
- Boost sales and repeat purchases by simplifying the buying process.
- Customize repeat order conditions, cart behavior, button styling, and redirects.
- Improve user experience for high-frequency buyers like pharmacy or grocery shoppers.
- Setup takes only a few minutes—no coding required.
What is a Repeat Order in WooCommerce
A repeat order in WooCommerce is a feature that allows customers to reorder the exact same products from a previous order with just one click. Instead of manually searching for each item again, users can revisit their past orders, click a “Repeat Order” button, and instantly add those products to their cart—ready for checkout.
This functionality is especially helpful for stores that sell products customers need to buy regularly, like groceries, prescriptions, pet food, or subscription-based items. It streamlines the shopping experience, reduces friction, and saves valuable time for your customers.
Why Should You Enable Repeat Orders for Your Store?
Enabling repeat orders in your WooCommerce store can lead to many benefits. Here’s why it matters:
- Boosts Customer Convenience: Customers don’t have to go through the hassle of re-searching and adding the same products again and again.
- Encourages Repeat Purchases: One-click reorder functionality makes it more likely that customers will return and repurchase the same products.
- Saves Time for Shoppers: Especially useful for regular-use products—like supplements, groceries, or office supplies—where time and speed matter.
- Reduces Cart Abandonment: By cutting down on steps, customers reach the checkout faster, which lowers the chance of them leaving the site mid-way.
- Increases Store Loyalty: Offering a user-friendly reorder option builds trust and keeps your customers coming back.
How to Add Repeat Order Feature in WooCommerce
Step 1: Install the Swiss Knife For WooCommerce Plugin
Navigate to your WordPress Admin dashboard and go to Plugins -> Add New.
In the Search bar, look for the Swiss Knife for WooCommerce plugin and install and activate it in your store.
Step 2: Configure Repeat Order Settings
After you activate the plugin, you’ll see a new Swiss Knife menu in your WordPress sidebar. Click on it to open the settings, then turn on the Repeat Order feature.
To open the Repeat Order setting page, you will need to click on the settings icon, then a pop-up will open covering all the settings related to Repeat Order.
- Under the Allowed Order Status tab, you need to select the status you want your customers to apply for the Repeat Order option. You can determine multiple order statuses: Pending Payment, Processing, On Hold, Completed, and more, where you want to display the Reorder option for your customers.
- Next, define the button text to show in the repeat order button.
- After that, enable the clear cart option to clear any existing items from the cart before repeating the order.
- Then, enable the Show Cart Notice option to display the custom notice when items are added to the cart from a repeat order.
- Next, set the Redirect after order again page, where you would like to redirect the customer once they click on the Repeat Order button, the Checkout Page, or the Cart Page.
Once done, Save the changes.
How Does the Repeat Order Button Work on the Frontend?
To make Repeat Orders, customers need to click on My Account Page >> Orders.
You will see a Repeat Order button on your past orders, depending on the settings you configure.
On clicking on the Repeat Order button, the customer will be redirected either to the Cart Page or Checkout page, depending on settings, and make payment.
That’s it; customers can reorder items in just one go without any hassle.
FAQs on Enable Repeat Order in WooCommerce
What is a repeat order feature in WooCommerce?
A repeat order feature allows your customers to reorder previously purchased products with a single click, improving convenience and encouraging repeat purchases.
Where will the Repeat Order button appear?
It appears on the customer’s My Account ➝ Orders page next to each past order.
Is Swiss Knife For WooCommerce plugin available for free?
Yes, the Swiss Knife for WooCommerce plugin offers a free version with the repeat order feature included.
Can I allow reorders for specific order statuses only?
Yes, you can choose which order statuses (like Completed, Processing, or Refunded) will display the repeat order button.
How do I enable 1-click reorders in WooCommerce?
You can use the Swiss Knife for WooCommerce plugin to enable a Repeat Order button that appears in the customer’s account section.
Start Repeating Your WooCommerce Orders
Adding a Repeat Order button is one of the simplest yet most powerful features you can add to improve customer retention and boost repeat purchases in WooCommerce. With the Swiss Knife plugin, the setup is fast, flexible, and user-friendly.
Start turning your past buyers into loyal, repeat customers today!
